Olivia’s POV
Night ca slowly, like the sky was grieving with us.
The whole backyard was filled with people. Hundreds of pack mbers—warriors, elders, ogas, mothers, even pups—stood in complete silence. All of them dressed in black. Heads lowered. Faces solemn.
But , the boys, Louis and Levi wore white.
White ant honor.
White ant respect.
White ant we were saying goodbye to soone important.
I held Leo’s hand on my left.
Leon stood close to my right.
Liam held my dress tightly so he would not fall.
All three boys had red eyes from crying.
Louis and Levi stood beside us.
They were trying to look strong for the pack.
They could not cry in front of everyone because they were Alphas.
But I saw it.
Their eyes were dark and heavy.
Their jaws were tight from holding back their pain.
The drums stopped beating.
Everything turned quiet.
Warriors carried Lennox’s coffin into the center.
The coffin was made of dark wood.
We could not open it because of the sll.
The poison made his body decay too fast.
My heart twisted just thinking about it.
They placed the coffin on a stone platform.
The moon shone down on it like a spotlight, like the Moon Goddess herself was watching.
People walked around the coffin one by one.
Each person touched the wood and whispered sothing soft.
So cried.
So bowed their heads.
So prayed.
Lennox’s parents were not there.
They were locked in their room.
It was a taboo to bury your own child.
The pain was too heavy for them to face.
Soon it was my turn.
My chest tightened.
My legs felt weak.
But Louis nodded at gently and I stepped forward.
I placed my hand on the coffin.
The wood felt cold.
Too cold.
mories rushed into my head.
Lennox laughing at the first day we trained together.
Lennox shouting at Levi for stealing his money.
Lennox holding when I cried as a teenager.
Lennox kissing my forehead when our bond was new.
Lennox whispering that he would always protect .
My knees shook hard.
I almost fell, but Levi caught my arm and held steady.
"It is alright," he whispered.
But his voice broke at the end.
I kept my hand on the coffin and closed my eyes.
"I love you," I whispered so softly.
"I will take care of our boys. I promise."
The priest stepped forward.
He spoke in a loud, clear voice.
"Alpha Lennox died with honor. He died as a hero. His actions destroyed the Shadow Fangs. His bravery saved many lives. His sacrifice will be rembered in this pack forever."
People bowed their heads.
So wiped tears.
Even the warriors bit their lips to keep steady.
Then the warriors slowly lifted the coffin again.
I followed behind them with the boys.
Louis and Levi walked beside .
Pack mbers walked behind us in a long line.
We moved toward the back of the pack house, where the graves of heroes were kept.
A grave had already been dug.
Fresh soil sat in a pile beside it.
Torches were placed around the grave.
The air was cold and still.
The boys held my hands tighter.
Leo cried quietly.
Leon rubbed his eyes.
Liam kept whispering, "Daddy wake up," even though he knew daddy would not wake up.
The priest stepped forward again.
His voice was low and respectful.
"It is ti for the last respect."
Everyone beca silent again.
Even the wind stopped moving.
Levi walked forward first.
He held a white rose in his hand.
His fingers were shaking.
He looked at the coffin for a long mont, like he was trying not to cry, then he dropped the rose gently on top of the wooden lid.
Louis went next.
He placed his rose slowly, like he did not want the mont to end.
His eyes looked red, but he kept his head straight.
Then my boys stepped forward.
Leo dropped his rose and whispered, "Goodbye Daddy."
Leon placed his rose and wiped his nose, trying to be strong.
Liam stood there for a long ti. He touched the coffin lightly, then put his flower down and said very softly, "I love you, Daddy."
My heart almost broke in half.
Finally it was my turn.
I walked closer.
My whole body felt heavy, like sothing was pulling down.
I held my rose tight in my hand.
The white petals shook because my hand kept shaking.
I placed the rose gently on the coffin.
"I love you," I whispered. "Rest now."
The priest nodded to the warriors.
They began to cover the coffin with soil.
Each shovel made a soft, heavy sound.
The dirt fell slowly.
My eyes followed every handful until the coffin disappeared under the earth.
When the last bit of soil covered it completely, I felt sothing inside fall apart.
Lennox was gone.
Truly gone.
Forever.
I stood there staring at the grave.
My legs felt frozen.
My heart felt empty.
My mind felt far away.
Levi touched my shoulder.
Louis stood on the other side, looking at like he wanted to hold but knew I would break.
The priest stepped back and whispered a blessing.
Then Golden ca and bowed his head respectfully.
He spoke softly.
"It is ti to return inside, Luna."
I did not answer.
I did not even feel like moving.
But Louis placed a gentle hand on my back and said, "Co. You do not need to face everyone right now."
Levi helped the boys, who were crying again.
We turned away from the grave and walked slowly back toward the pack house.
People stepped aside quietly as we passed.
So bowed their heads.
So whispered soft prayers.
But no one tried to talk to .
They knew I could not take even one more word.
When we reached the house, the guards closed the doors behind us.
Suddenly Liam spoke, "Mother... I don’t feel well..."
Before he could finish, he collapsed in Levi’s arms.
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